Noticias

May 15

Governor Abbott Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration For Severe Weather, Flooding

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration for Texas communities impacted by recent severe weather and flooding that began on April 26.

Press Release

May 15

Governor Abbott Appoints Fordyce To Texas Board Of Criminal Justice

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tom Fordyce to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027.

Appointment

May 15

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To OneStar Foundation

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Abidali “Abid” Neemuchwala and reappointed Michael Parker and Robert G. "Bob" Wright, II to the OneStar Foundation for terms set to expire on March 15, 2027.

Appointment

May 15

Governor Abbott Further Amends Severe Weather Disaster Proclamation In May 2024

Governor Abbott Further Amends Severe Weather Disaster Proclamation In May 2024

Proclamation

May 14

Governor Abbott Names Chair, Appoints Five To Advisory Council On Cultural Affairs

Governor Abbott has reappointed Major General Juan G. Ayala and Adriana Cruz and appointed Joe Esparza and Michael Poku, M.D., to the Advisory Council on Cultural Affairs for terms set to expire on February 1, 2027.

Appointment

May 14

Governor Abbott Hosts Swedish Minister Of Foreign Affairs Billström At Governor’s Mansion

Governor Greg Abbott today held a meeting at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin with the Swedish Minister of Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström and a delegation of other Swedish leaders to discuss bolstering the international economic partnership between Texas and Sweden.

Press Release

May 14

Governor Abbott Appoints Mann To Lower Neches Valley Authority Board Of Directors

Governor Abbott has appointed Lee P. Mann to the Lower Neches Valley Authority (LNVA) Board of Directors for a term set to expire on July 28, 2027.

Appointment

May 13

Governor Abbott Calls Out Texas House Democrats For Voting Against Education Package

Governor Greg Abbott today called out 39 Texas House Democrats for voting against Representative Brad Buckley’s comprehensive education package that would have provided $6 billion for additional public school funding, teacher pay raises, and school safety measures.

Press Release